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Tikin Xic Fish — traditional dish from Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
Main course Fish & Seafood

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥480kcal
💪42gProtein
🌾10gCarbs
🥑27gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🐟 Fish

Tikin Xic Fish

How to order / say it
Say it Pescado Tikin Xic — [PEH-skah-do TEE-keen SHEEK]
Order I'd like the Tikin Xic fish, please.
Locally Me gustaría el pescado Tikin Xic, por favor.
Say locally

Grilled fish seasoned with achiote paste, wrapped in banana leaves.

Why try it?

This dish exemplifies Mayan culinary traditions with its unique use of achiote. Highlighting the importance of seafood in the region, it's a must-try to understand Yucatecan flavors.

How it tastes

The fish is tender with a bright, citrusy flavor from the achiote and orange mix, complemented by the smoky aroma from the grill.

Origin & History — first documented: 1520

Tikin Xic has its roots in the ancient Mayan civilization, utilizing traditional ingredients like achiote and banana leaves for grilling. It became famous as a coastal specialty, with techniques passed down generations.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 500 g white fish
  • 🧂 50 g achiote paste
  • 🍋 100 ml orange juice
  • 🧄 2 cloves garlic
  • 🥕 2 large leaves banana leaves
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt

Method

  1. 1 Marinate fish with achiote paste and juice for 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Wrap the marinated fish in banana leaves.
  3. 3 Grill the wrapped fish for 15 minutes each side.
  4. 4 Serve with traditional sides like rice and salsa.

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